pembusa

Pembusa is a term in Indonesian and Malay languages that refers to a foamer: either a person who creates foam or a device that generates foam. The word is formed from the noun b u sa (foam or sponge) with the agentive prefix pe- to indicate the doer, sometimes followed by a suffix that signals a role or function. Because it is not a uniformly standardized term, its exact meaning can vary by context.

In usage, pembusa can denote:

- a person who applies or produces foam as part of a process, such as in cleaning, insulation, or coating operations; or

- equipment designed to introduce air or gas into liquids to produce foam, such as a foam generator, foam nozzle, or foaming wand used in industrial, cleaning, or service settings.

In consumer contexts, pembusa is occasionally used to describe devices that froth milk or other liquids, commonly found in kitchens or coffee preparation, though more specific terms like frother or foaming wand are often preferred in everyday language.

Etymology notes: pembusa derives from b u sa (foam) with the Indonesian/Malay agentive prefix pe-, which typically marks the doer of an action. The term is more likely to appear in technical manuals, industry jargon, or informal speech rather than in formal dictionaries, and its exact interpretation may differ across regions and industries.

See also: foam, foaming, foam generator, b u sa.